Shift Manager | Thrapston | Primark

GXO Logistics; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Kettering is seeking a Shift Manager to lead operations at their Primark Thrapston site. The role involves managing daily warehouse activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving KPI achievement. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in logistics and strong people management skills. The position offers up to £42,500 per annum along with various benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to £42,500 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a bias for action.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and a keen eye for details.
• A flexible, engaging, and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational performance across shifts.
• Drive KPI achievement and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and high standards of product care.
• Develop and support your team through coaching and appraisals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to deliver results.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Can you inspire and empower teams to hit ambitious targets? Want to be part of a global brand with real career progression?

If you said yes, then this opportunity at our Primark Thrapston site could be your next big move.

Here at GXO, we're looking for a dynamic Shift Manager to join our operations team. You'll lead from the front, managing daily warehouse activities, motivating First Line Managers and colleagues, and ensuring our customer targets are smashed every shift.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll be working any 5 from 7, covering the hours of 22:00 till 06:00.

Pay, benefits and more

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £42,500 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day

• Lead and manage operational performance across shifts
• Drive KPI achievement and continuous improvement
• Ensure safety, compliance, and high standards of product care
• Develop and support your team through coaching and appraisals
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to deliver results

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong people management and communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a bias for action
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and a keen eye for details
• A flexible, engaging, and professional attitude

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.